My direct cultural environment is a research cohort of eight diverse and talented students from various parts of the country (Oklahoma, Ohio, New Hampshire, and Virginia). We are all united based on age, gender identity, and similar interests. Many of us come from psychology, law, sociology, criminology, and social work backgrounds, where many of ourContinue reading “My Little Rock Community Experience”
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Solidarity in the Little Rock, AR Community Regarding Islamophobia
In my research community, solidarity looks like each of us relating to the shared experience and shouldering the work in a way that is feasible and distributed equally. For example, we have data cleaning for a survey that we are using as practice for our study, and splitting sections of it is crucial to keepingContinue reading “Solidarity in the Little Rock, AR Community Regarding Islamophobia”
Structural Inequalities in Little Rock, AR
In terms of structural inequalities, I have noticed that the area in which my host university is located has extreme differences based on the differing sides of town. The side closest to my dorm is an extremely rundown area, and appears to still have segregation issues that have lasted despite desegregation laws. Yet, a fiveContinue reading “Structural Inequalities in Little Rock, AR”
Reflecting on my time at the IRC
I am currently approaching the last week of my International Rescue Committee Youth Mentor experience. As I reflect on my experience, I feel grateful to be able to bond with my mentees this summer! They all have different personalities, interests, and quirks, which has been fun to learn about. These last few weeks, I’ve discoveredContinue reading “Reflecting on my time at the IRC”
TEFL Teaching Community
So I just finished week 6 of my TEFL certification. This week I had to present one of my lesson plans in front of my class as if I was actually teaching it. Despite having already tutored numerous times now, I felt very nervous teaching in front of my professor. However, it was a greatContinue reading “TEFL Teaching Community”
The privilege of Experimenting
On June 6 2023, I interviewed Darzi, a genre-fluid, experimental musician producer. Darzi has made a name for himself, especially in the Delhi Independent Music scene. His second album ‘Awaaz’ played commercial club-worthy tunes while the lyrics spoke about domestic violence and other major crimes against women. While talking to all these musicians, I haveContinue reading “The privilege of Experimenting”
My transition to India
I had been settling down at my parents’ place. In general, the environment here is so much more chaotic than in Tallahassee, despite Tally being a college town. My spice tolerance has really gone down, so I have been struggling a little with the food here. I have made it a habit to get aContinue reading “My transition to India”
Rediscovering My Cultural Community
Since I ended up staying in Tallahassee for my experience, I didn’t think I would end up entering a different environment or community for my experience. Unexpectedly, I have had new experiences with the Tallahassee community through some of the outreach and engagements I have done with PeaceJam. For example, I have entered new neighborhoodsContinue reading “Rediscovering My Cultural Community”
Solidarity in the Tallahassee Community
Solidarity in the Tallahassee community was very evident at the Inaugural Community Digital Equity Forum I attended as a part of PeaceJam Southeast at Fairview Middle School on June 27th. At this forum, community organizations, government officials, school systems, and private corporations like Comcast came together to discuss the issue of the digital equity andContinue reading “Solidarity in the Tallahassee Community”
Sphere Map
Between dives, I spend the majority of my time on base at MCP. The central location on the base is called the Hex, it is a hexagonal-shaped building where volunteers and staff come to eat, do work, record survey data, and chill out. The Hex is also equipped with private lockers and charging plugs usefulContinue reading “Sphere Map”
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